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WISEWOMAN Alexandria, LA

Where to get a free or low-cost cardiovascular risk screening in Alexandria, Louisiana

Black women die from cardiovascular disease at roughly 1.3× the white-women rate (AHA, 2024 statistics update). Hypertension prevalence among Black women is 58%, the highest of any group tracked by the CDC.

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How to get cardiovascular risk screening free or at low cost in Alexandria

If you're uninsured or under-insured, start with Louisiana WISEWOMAN. If you don't qualify, the 3 community health centers below charge by income.

  • Louisiana WISEWOMAN

    Louisiana's program for residents who qualify.

    Check eligibility

  • 3 community health centers in Alexandria

    Federally qualified health centers, required to see you regardless of ability to pay, with fees on a sliding scale by income.

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When you call, ask

  • "Do you offer cardiovascular risk screening at this location?"
  • "What would it cost me without insurance, on your sliding scale?"

Community health centers in Alexandria

3 federally qualified community health centers in Alexandria charge on a sliding scale by income and see patients regardless of insurance. Call ahead to confirm the site offers cardiovascular risk screening and to book.

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Louisiana's free cardiovascular screening program

If you are uninsured or under-insured, Louisiana runs a WISEWOMAN program that covers cardiovascular risk screening and follow-up at no cost for residents who qualify.

Louisiana WISEWOMAN

Program details and eligibility Full Louisiana eligibility guide

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